Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) Tabangao Refinery and Barangay Ambulong, Batangas represented by its Chairman, Mr. Victoriano Cantos and his councilors, recently signed a historic contract signifying the barangay’s services for the Garbage Collection and Disposal of Shell Tabangao Refinery Domestic Wastes thru their Material Recovery Facility (MRF). The agreement, which was signed by Mr. Rico Bersamin - VP for Manufacturing, was witnessed by Mr. Jun Espina - External Affairs Manager for Tabangao Refinery, Mr. Jun Pagsinohin – the Contracts and Procurement Manager and Mr. Joan Kho – the Engineering Maintenance Support Manager, who is also the current contract holder.
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 The “Material Recovery Facility" or MRF shall include solid waste transfer station or sorting station, drop-off center, a composting facility, and a recycling facility. This technology has been proven effective within the vicinity of Brgy. Ambulong. In fact, an ordinance was passed by the Barangay Council stipulating the need for proper segregation of wastes in every household The signed contract, which took effect on June 1, 2005, formally allows the barangay to collect, recycle, and dispose the domestic wastes from the refinery, the residential compound, and third parties situated alongside the refinery, which include SGEI, Depot and Bitumen Import Facility. The PSPC-Ambulong Solid Waste Management Contract effectively recognizes the importance of adapting a better technology without the degradation of our natural resources. It clearly illustrates that economic, social and environmental focus can be integrated for a common, risk-free direction. It has also proven that consulting and listening to both internal and external stakeholders are fundamental in putting up a commitment to Sustainable Development. Photo shows (standing from left) Councilors C Macaraig, E. Fampo, and C. de Castro, Jun Espina (PSPC External Affairs Chairman for Tabangao), Jun Pagsinohin (CP Manager), Councilor J Berberabe. Seated from left: Joan Kho (contract holder), Vic Cantos (Barangay Ambulong Chairman), Rico Bersamin (VP for Manufacturing – Tabangao Refinery) and Councilor C. Vino.
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